Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This caucasian woman came to Dr. Hedden of Birmingham, AL because of his stellar reputation for facial plastic surgery. Dr. Hedden performs all types of facial plastic surgery and is well known for his artistry. This patient elected to have a neck lift performed at the same time as her facelift. A neck lift is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove sagging, drooping skin from the neck. As you can see from this patient's before and after photos, Dr. Hedden was able to give this Birmingham patient a more youthful appearance by using neck lift and face lift.